Georgia tours combine the seafront of Batumi with the old town of the capital, Tbilisi, in a single itinerary. On tours with flights you land at Rize–Artvin or Trabzon airport in Türkiye and cross into Georgia at the Sarp border gate; coach tours also add the Black Sea highlands to the route. This page lists every Batumi–Tbilisi tour departing from Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Adana, Gaziantep and other cities in one place, with its duration and price per person.
How Does a Batumi and Tbilisi Tour Work?
On itineraries with flights you land at Rize–Artvin or Trabzon airport on a morning flight, drive along the Black Sea coast to the Sarp border gate and cross into Georgia by road. After touring Batumi you continue to Tbilisi; on the way back you re-enter Türkiye through the same gate and fly home in the evening. Waiting times at the border can be longer in busy periods.
Departure Cities and Airlines
Tours with flights depart from Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Adana and Gaziantep, using Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus and SunExpress. Coach tours to the Black Sea highlands and Batumi depart from Ankara, Samsun, Kayseri, Mersin, Gaziantep, Istanbul and Thrace. The departure city is in each tour’s name, and flight details are in the day-by-day itinerary.
What to See in Batumi
A Batumi visit takes in Piazza Square, the Medea statue, the Poseidon statue and the seaside boulevard. The Alphabet Tower, decorated with the letters of the Georgian alphabet, and the modern high-rises are the city’s landmarks. On the return day of tours with flights you also stop at the Çeçeva tea gardens on the Rize side.
What to See in Tbilisi
Two days are spent in Tbilisi. In the old town you visit Narikala Fortress, the glass Bridge of Peace over the Kura River, Freedom Square, the Clock Tower, Metekhi Church and the sulphur baths. Depending on the itinerary, the Stalin Museum in Gori is added to the route.
ID Card, Passport and the Insurance Requirement
Turkish citizens can enter Georgia visa-free with the new chip ID card or a passport. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, travel insurance covering health and accidents has been mandatory for entry to Georgia since 1 January 2026; it is not included in the available tours and must be bought separately. You cannot travel on to a third country via Georgia with an ID card alone. Travellers of other nationalities should check the entry rules for their own passport.
What Is Included and What Is Not?
Tours with flights include return flights, bed-and-breakfast hotels, private transport sized to the group and the Batumi–Tbilisi excursions. Lunches and dinners, drinks, the Turkish departure fee, Georgia’s mandatory health insurance and museum entrance fees are not included. Each tour lists the full details on its own page.
Time Difference, Money and Practical Tips
Georgia is one hour ahead of Türkiye. The currency is the Georgian lari (GEL); cards are widely accepted in cities and it is easy to exchange money at the border and at exchange offices. Special itineraries are run for the Christmas markets set up in Tbilisi before New Year, and December tours fill up early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I travel to Georgia with an ID card?
Yes. Turkish citizens can enter Georgia visa-free with the new chip ID card or a passport. Since 1 January 2026, travel insurance covering health and accidents is also mandatory; check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ current notice before you travel.
How long is a Batumi and Tbilisi tour?
Most tours with flights are 3 nights and 4 days. Coach tours to the Black Sea highlands and Batumi are 4 nights, and some Christmas market itineraries are 5–6 nights.
Is Georgia’s mandatory insurance included in the price?
No. The available tours list “Georgia mandatory health insurance” as an exclusion, so you need to buy the policy separately before you travel.
How do you cross into Georgia?
After landing at Rize–Artvin or Trabzon airport, you cross by road at the Sarp border gate. On coach tours the whole journey is by coach.
Is there a time difference between Georgia and Türkiye?
Yes, Georgia is one hour ahead of Türkiye. Return flight times in the itinerary are given in Turkish time.